Restorative careQuestion 1487 of 1700
Why can a DVT be fatal?
- The clot can break free and travel to the lungs
- It stops the heart at once and the client cannot be treated
- It makes the leg too heavy
- It cuts off the skin
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Correct answer: The clot can break free and travel to the lungs
DVT usually forms in the lower leg.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026